
Derek Ridgers
Derek Ridgers is a renowned British photographer celebrated for his distinctive portraits of subcultures, particularly during the 1980s and 1990s. His work, including a recent book titled 'Cannes,' captures the vibrant and sometimes outrageous atmosphere of the Cannes Film Festival, showcasing a time before the ubiquity of camera phones. Ridgers' keen interest in people and the human condition has led him to document iconic figures and moments, making his photography a significant commentary on culture and celebrity.
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Derek Ridgers attended the Cannes film festival every year from 1984 to 1996, documenting the celebrities, crowds and paparazzi.
Film stars, photographers and fans: the other side of Cannes – in pictures | FashionDerek Ridgers is widely celebrated for his distinctive portraits of British subcultures and has documented the Cannes Film Festival multiple times.
‘Fun, crazy and ludicrous’ images of Cannes before camera phones





